15Code for teletext transmissions
(1)The Authority—
(a)shall draw up, and from time to time review, a code giving guidance as to such matters concerning standards and practice for teletext transmissions (including advertisements) broadcast by the Authority as the Authority may consider suitable for inclusion in the code; and
(b)shall secure that the provisions of the code are observed in relation to all teletext transmissions broadcast by the Authority.
(2)Before drawing up or revising a code under this section the Authority shall consult the Secretary of State.
(3)The Authority may, in the discharge of their general responsibility for television broadcasting services provided by them, impose requirements as to standards and practice for teletext transmissions broadcast by them which go beyond, or relate to matters not covered by, the provisions of the code.
(4)The methods of control exercisable by the Authority—
(a)for the purpose of securing that the provisions of the code are observed ; and
(b)for the purpose of securing compliance with requirements imposed under subsection (3) which go beyond, or relate to matters not covered by, the code,
shall include a power to give directions to a teletext contractor imposing prohibitions or restrictions as respects items of a specified class or description or as respects a particular item.